Move here
With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.
Preparing your documents
Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.
Visas and work permits
Registering with the Tax Agency
Swedish taxes
Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.
Getting to Uppsala
Moving your belongings
If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.
Social insurance
Check list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.
Meet our internationals
“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert
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… Uppsala is home to the world-class Linnaeus Garden and the Botanical Garden.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
The World Cup party 2026
When the football World Cup kicks off on 11 June, all Uppsala residents are invited to a football party! Many of the matches in the tournament are shown on the big screen at Arenatorget at Studenternas and on smaller screens at the arena's restaurants Brasserie21, Solsidan and Supporterbaren. The match schedule can be found in the program.
Activities
More activities are held during the days to pep up before the matches and keep the World Cup party going. Sirius Fotboll holds some days in activities at Arenatorget, where there is the opportunity for spontaneous football and sniping competitions. There is also a sales tent where you can secure your World Cup merchandise. See the program below for times for the activities.
Food and drinks
The cafeterias at Studenternas will be extra open and serve a World Cup breakfast when there is a match early in the morning. For the opening hours of the cafeterias. It is also possible to buy food and drink at Uppsala Matmarknad and Kaliber Pop-up Bar.
Film screening
During the World Cup party, film screenings are also offered at Arenatorget. See the program for more information about the films.
Program
11 June
18.00-22.00 Sirius Fotboll is responsible for activities and sales of World Cup merchandise.
20.00 Opening of the World Cup party and the football World Cup.
21.00 Match: Mexico-South Africa
12 June
21.00 Match: Canada-Bosnia
13 June
16.00 Film screening: The Goat. From 7 years.
21.00 Match: Qatar-Switzerland
14 June
16.00-22.00 Sirius Fotboll is responsible for activities and sales of World Cup merchandise.
16.00 Film screening: Back to the future. From 11 years.
19.00 Match: Germany-Curaçao
22.00 Match: Netherlands-Japan
15 June
04.00 Match: Sweden-Tunisia
18.00 Match: Spain-Cape Verde
21.00 Match: Belgium-Egypt
16 June
21.00 Match: France-Senegal
17 June
12.00-18.00 Sirius Fotboll is in charge of the sale of World Cup merchandise in its store at Arenatorget.
19.00 Match: Portugal-Congo
22.00 Match: England-Croatia
18 June
18.00 Match: Czech Republic-South Africa
21:00 Match: Switzerland-Bosnia
20 June
18.00-23.00 Sirius Fotboll is responsible for activities and sales of World Cup merchandise.
19.00 Match: Netherlands-Sweden
22.00 Match: Germany-Ivory Coast
21 June
16.00 Film screening: Night at the museum. From 7 years.
18.00 Match: Spain-Saudi Arabia
21.00 Match: Belgium-Iran
22 June
19.00 Match: Argentina-Austria
23 June
19.00 Match: Portugal-Uzbekistan
22.00 Match: England-Ghana
24 June
21.00 Match: Switzerland-Canada or Bosnia-Qatar
25 June
22.00 Match: Curaçao-Ivory Coast or Ecuador-Germany
26 June
01.00 Match: Japan-Sweden
21.00 Match: Norway-France
27 June
19.00 Film screening: Pirates of the Caribbean – The Curse of the Black Pearl. From 12 years.
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Online (Meeting link sent in confirmation email)
Admission: Free (Booking required)
Settling into a new city can be exciting and sometimes a bit overwhelming.
Our Ask the Hub sessions offer a friendly ear and helpful guidance to make the journey and/or transition smoother.
In just 15 minutes online, you can get tailored advice, local know-how, and encouragement from people who understand what it’s like to start fresh in Uppsala.
You bring your questions, we’ll bring the warmth and support.
Midsummer picnic
Time: 16:30-18:30ish
Location: Stadsträdgården, Uppsala
Uppsala International Hub is organizing a picnic in the park where you can enjoy the outdoors and meet other internationals. We plan on playing games and relaxing together - hopefully, with good weather!
We start at 16:30, but feel free to join whenever you finish work!
Bring your own blanket, snacks and whatever you want to drink.
Warm welcome!